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[ad_1] A series of injury scares have marred Brisbane and Carlton’s Opening Round clash at The Gabba. Key among the blows were knee concerns for both Keidean Coleman and Sam Docherty, with the pair subbed out of the match at halftime. Docherty clutched at his right knee after a tackle in the opening quarter and … Read more
[ad_1] The jury is still out on the AFL’s Opening Round, with footy greats growing increasingly sceptical of the concept ahead of the first game of the season in Sydney on Thursday night. The Sydney Swans will host Melbourne at the SCG in the first of four games held outside of Victoria on the first … Read more
[ad_1] Collingwood legend Nathan Buckley believes Jimmy Webster is staring down a suspension in the vicinity of eight weeks as the AFL world debated the Saint’s looming ban for his hit on Jy Simpkin that knocked out the Roos co-captain. Webster was referred directly to the tribunal for a Tuesday night hearing, where the defender … Read more
[ad_1] The Fox Footy expert verdict is in – and the AFL world needs to get ready for the Brisbane revenge tour. Of the 21 voters who’ve looked into the crystal ball for the 2024 season, a majority of 13 backed Chris Fagan and the Lions to finally claim the flag they’ve been so close … Read more
[ad_1] AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has issued a firm response to Jimmy Webster’s vicious hit on Jy Simpkin, stating “we don’t want it in our game”. Webster made heavy shoulder contact with Simpkin’s head during the first quarter of the Saints-Roos pre-season clash at RSEA Park on Sunday afternoon, igniting an ugly melee between players. … Read more
[ad_1] Chief Herald Sun reporter Mark Robinson has called for the AFL to come down on North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson with a “sizeable fine” for an “unacceptable” homophobic slur to Jimmy Webster. Clarkson apologised to Webster and St Kilda for reportedly calling Webster a c***sucker in a heated moment that included other Saints players … Read more
[ad_1] The final act of Angus Brayshaw’s career typified the character with which he played footy. The Demon, who has retired due to concussion after undergoing extensive neurological examinations, charged through the middle of the MCG before kicking long into attack during last September’s qualifying final against subsequent premiers Collingwood. It was the most direct … Read more
[ad_1] Controversial North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas will not be suspended yet but AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has flagged the penalty for his latest misdemeanours could be “potentially quite severe”. Dillon said the AFL had not discussed a ban for Thomas with the Kangaroos and a decision on his punishment would be left entirely … Read more
[ad_1] Melbourne skipper Max Gawn has downplayed concerns around the club’s culture in light of new accusations against Joel Smith, but admitted he would “struggle” to answer queries about his maligned teammate. The scrutinised Demon’s anti-doping case took a major twist on Tuesday evening, with the forward now accused of “trafficking” cocaine, as well as … Read more
[ad_1] Former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan is in the box seat to be the new chairman of Racing Victoria. Punters can confirm that while McLachlan has not yet officially accepted the position, he is the preferred candidate of Victoria’s Racing Minister, Anthony Carbines. Carbines’ office would not comment on Monday afternoon. However, multiple sources confirmed … Read more